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Friday, 30 September 2016

And welcome to today's card project using Tonic Studios fantastic NEW Celebration Rococo dies. I am using the Wedding Car for the tutorial today but we are heading into the jungle on our own little safari where there's no need for mosquito spray.... :)

What I Did

Create a black card base using the largest die in the Jasmine Die set, Then using the same die take a piece of grey card and draw inside the edge of the die with a pencil and cut out. This will give you a narrow border. Glue this to front of card.

Using the next size plain die in the Jasmine set cut a printed piece of paper and glue onto front of card.

Die a another smaller layer in a contrasting printed paper. Then take a piece of black card, lay the die over and draw around the outside of the die this time. Cut out. Glue the pieces together. Cut a small strip of green card and a narrower piece of Kraft card and stick one on top of the other. Cut in half so that you have two strips. Glue one to each side of the card.

Put 3D foam onto the rear of the layered panel and attach to card.

Die cut some leaves using the Autumn Die collection and decorate where wanted.

Next die cut the wedding car in green. Snip away the the roof and middle section of car and rejoin the front to the back to make a shorter vehicle.

I have a little card for you this afternoon showcasing the new Tonic Studios Celebration Dies and I am using the Horseshoe design. Once again these dies are so versatile....so let's use our crafty heads to see what we can make :)

What I Did

Using the Bowscale set of dies and create an 8" x 8" card base from Kraft card.

Next cut a square of green spotty paper at 7 3/4" x 7 3/4". Glue to front of card.

Then cut a smaller rectangle using the Bowscale dies. Cut a green layer to fit and glue together an add to left front of card. Die cut two swirls and add to card.

Take some hessian lace ribbon and add a strip across the centre of the card.

Die cut a circle (I used the Celtic Dreams) from Kraft card and a smaller circle from the spotty paper. Glue together. Add 3D foam tape to rear of circle and postion on card to the right-hand side.

Using the Celebration Horseshoe cut three out in white and three out in green. Glue in pairs slightly shadowing them. Arrange on front of circle in shape of a clover leaf using 3D foam pads to raise it up. Add a stem.

Die cut the wording once in white and once in green. Glue together with a shadow. Add to card. To finish add some Nuvo Gloss Drops.

I hope you are watching the live shows this morning (or have set your Sky boxes to record) as Tonic have launched their Brand New Sparkle Dusts today. Ultra-fine Glitters in an array of colours.

Here is a really easy way to transform some plain boxes using two colours and a bit of lace trimming from my craft stash.

What I Did

Measure sides of the box or boxes and the lids too you are using and cut double-sided paper to fit.

Peel off one side of the covering on adhesive tape and carefully adhere to box sides and lid - smoothing down as you go to avoid air bubbles. Leave the top covering sheets on.

Working on one side at a time on the box first carefully peel the covering up from the bottom only half way up the side. Lay the lace along the edge ensuring it is lying flat. Peel the remaining cover sheet off. Take the Sparkle Dust and cover the open areas. Shake off excess and burnish so that it smooth and flat. Brush wit a soft brush to remove any fine particles left.

Remove the lace gently and add the second colour dust to cover all remaining sticky areas. Once again burnish.

Thursday, 29 September 2016

I am sooo excited to share this project with you. I have been using the wonderful Brand New Sparkle Dust glitters from Tonic Studios. These are a collection of 12 Ultra-Fine glitters that can be used on many different projects in many different applications...but basically they are GORGEOUS.. :)

Here is my project for you. I have used the Sparkle Dust to frost the glass of my picture frame, to add colour to my flower layers and to stamp and colour on with my Nuvo pens....love all the ways it works. This is just my first share but I have others that I will share over the next couple of days with you.

What I Did

I have used a 1" deep box picture frame. Take back off, cover glass and paint all over the frame with white acrylic paint. Leave to dry.

Next cut a square of double-sided adhesive paper to fit the front of the glass. Die cut a heart from the centre to create an aperture. Carefully stick the adhesive paper to the front of the glass peeling the covering off a little at the time smoothing onto surface avoiding any air bubbles.

Once glue adhesive has been applied to glass sprinkle Sparkle Dust over the surface making sure all areas are covered. Dust off excess with a soft brush and gently burnish the glitter to male smooth.

Cut black heart and add verso detail. Glue a piece of paper to inside of back piece and then glue heart centrally to this.

Cut a piece of card to fit stamp size and cover with a piece of the adhesive paper. Peel off top layer and cover with Sparkle Dust. Once again burnish until smooth. Using the Nuvo alcohol pens colour the image (this can be done before and the adhesive paper and glitter added after). Cut around image leaving a narrow border. Shape and using 3D foam pads pop into position.

Place back panel to rear of frame and secure.

Die cut some flowers both open and closed shapes. Take a Nuvo glue pen and add this all over the closed petal shapes, sprinkle with Sparkle Dust and leave to dry. Once dry layer the flowers. Die cut some swirls in black and these together with the flowers to two of the outside corners of the frame. To finish add some Nuvo Crystal Drops.